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Tooth Decay & Dental Caries

The Journal of the American Dental Association
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• In Vitro Caries Formation in Primary Tooth Enamel: Role of Argon Laser Irradiation and Remineralizing Solution Treatment (May 2006)
• Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Treatment of Dental Caries: A 20-Year Case Report (March 2006)
• Clinical Diagnosis of Recurrent Caries (October 2005)
• Assessing the Accuracy of Caries Diagnosis Via Radiograph: Film versus Print (March 2005)
• A Systematic Review of the Performance of a Laser Fluorescence Device for Detecting Caries (October 2004)
• Motivating Parents to Prevent Caries in Their Young Children: One-Year Findings (June 2004)
• The Remineralizing Effect of an Essential Oil Fluoride Mouthrinse in an Intraoral Caries Test (February 2004)
• The Relationship Between Healthful Eating Practices and Dental Caries in Children Aged 2-5 Years in the United States, 1988-1994 (January 2004)

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Additional Resources

ADA Caries Risk Assessment Forms NEW!

• Download Instructions | PDF file/40k
• Caries Form (Patients Ages 0–6 Years) | Microsoft Word file/198k
• Caries Form (Patients Over 6 Years ) | Microsoft Word file/113k
• Survey on ADA Caries Risk Assessment Forms NEW!

ADA Positions and Statements

• ADA Statement on Early Childhood Caries

ADA Public Service Announcements

• Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

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Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations

• Professionally-Applied Topical Fluoride | PDF file/80k
• Professionally-Applied Topical Fluoride (Executive Summary) | PDF file/40k

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